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Here’s a look at the NFL rookies who played well on Championship Sunday as we prepare for SBLVII next weekend.
Zay Flowers
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Baltimore Ravens rookie Zay Flowers was exceptional versus the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Flowers had five catches for 115 yards and one touchdown. Flowers had a crucial fumble in the game but should hang his hat on having a terrific rookie season.
Jamhyr Gibbs
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is very difficult to tackle. Versus a San Francisco 49ers defense that ranked No. 3 in rush yards allowed, Gibbs had 45 of the Lions 182 rush yards, and one touchdown in the NFC Championship.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 29, 2024
Rashee Rice
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Rashee Rice had 8 catches for 46 yards in the AFC Championship. Rice is catching stride right on queue for quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare for Super Bowl LVIII.
Sam LaPorta
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Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta was prepared to be physical with the 49ers all-pro linebacker crew in the NFC Championship. Using his frame to get into space, LaPorta had nine catches for 97 yards. LaPorta talked with veteran niners tight-end George Kittle after the loss yet should be optimistic about his ability to play at the NFL Level.
Jake Moody
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Jake Moody was 4-for-4 on point after attempts and 1-2 on field goals in the NFC Championship. Moody will need to be perfect versus the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Brian Branch
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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch had a task on his hands tackling 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey in the NFC Championship. Branch did however finish with a total tackle count of four. He will be a huge asset to the Lions moving forward.